LI-COR Launches New HOBO Multiparameter Data Loggers to Help Growers and Researchers Make Data-Driven Decisions with Confidence

LINCOLN, Neb., Aug. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- LI-COR, a global leader in environmental measurement and monitoring solutions, announces the launch of two new HOBO^® Data Loggers designed to help growers, researchers, and AgTech innovators make faster and more informed decisions with confidence: the HOBO MX2308 Temp/RH/PAR Data Logger and the HOBO MX2309 Temp/RH/Solar Data Logger.

These new all-in-one loggers combine the reliability and ease-of-use of HOBO data loggers with the unparalleled precision of LI-COR sensors, to deliver research-grade monitoring at an affordable price.

HOBO MX2308 Temp/RH/PAR Data Logger – Optimize Growth with Precision
Designed for accurate microclimate monitoring, the MX2308 integrates the LI-COR LI-190R Quantum Sensor for precise PAR measurement—ideal for commercial greenhouses, indoor vertical farms, hydroponic systems, or agricultural and ecological research. Key features include:

• Continuous monitoring of temperature, relative humidity, and photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) from sunlight or grow lights
• Automated Vapor Pressure Deficit (VPD) and Daily Light Integral (DLI) calculations for advanced insights into plant health and climate conditions

HOBO MX2309 Temp/RH/Solar Data Logger – Data-Driven Solar Insights
The MX2309 features a LI-COR LI-200R pyranometer for high-accuracy solar radiation measurements—ideal for agriculture, environmental research, ecology, and energy applications. Key features include:

• Precise temperature, relative humidity, and global solar radiation data to guide crop and research decisions
• Calculation of critical metrics such as Accumulated Solar Radiation (MJ/m²), Daily Light Integral (DLI, MJ/m²/day), Vapor Pressure Deficit (VPD, kPa), and Dew Point —for laboratory-quality solar climate measurements

Shared Features of Both Loggers

• Wireless Bluetooth setup and data offload via the free HOBOconnect app to streamline data collection, especially from hard-to-reach locations
• High-accuracy measurements at an affordable price, enabling deployment of multiple units for more comprehensive data coverage
• Quick visualization and trend analysis in HOBOconnect, freeing up labor for more important tasks like crop care or analysis
• Rugged, weatherproof design for reliable long-term monitoring
• User-replaceable battery lasting 2+ years for minimal maintenance

"Accurate, continuous data collection is essential for understanding the parameters that drive crop health. With real-time insights, you can make confident, actionable decisions to optimize outcomes. By pairing HOBO's trusted ease of use with LI-COR's globally recognized light sensors, growers, plant scientists, greenhouse operators, AgTech developers, and researchers can access reliable, research-grade data that guides better management—while reducing the cost and complexity of traditional monitoring systems," said Kristin Feese, LI-COR Executive Vice President & General Manager.

Both models are now available at hobodataloggers.com, providing reliable, research-grade data for informed environmental monitoring.

About LI-COR
LI-COR is a leader in environmental measurement and monitoring solutions. With high-precision field instruments, software, and services, LI-COR enables comprehensive research and analysis of parameters critical to food, water, and energy security. Their solutions facilitate precise measurement and monitoring of gases, plant physiology, water, and climate conditions, both indoors and outdoors. By providing these advanced tools, LI-COR empowers customers to address critical questions related to some of the world's most significant human and planetary health issues. Learn more at www.licor.com and www.hobodataloggers.com.

SOURCE LI-COR